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Seeking a dynamic highly motivated individual to fill the position of Family Finders Recruiter.
Primary role: dedicated to locating families for children in care off the reserve who may have membership to any band in Saskatchewan. This recruitment activity will be undertaken both on and off the reserve. Position is also responsible for the researching, locating and interviewing families as required to determine suitable family resources (preferably extended family or cultural families). The indentifying of potential families for extended family care including "persons of sufficient interest", foster care or adoption. Consulting with the agency regarding specific families identified for child/sibling group to determine the safety of children in these homes. Consult with the Agency to determine genogram/family tree to determine that all potential extended family are sought. When required; consult with other Family Finders Recruiters or Assessors in the province, should a proposed family reside in their area. These individuals shall meet all reporting requirements as prescribed by the Ministry and the Agency.
Qualifications:
-Experience with and supporting families
-BSW/BISW a definite assist, not a necessity
-Significant experience in social services/child protection an asset
-Knowledge of child development and the impact of abuse, neglect, disability, other special needs including attachment issues as it relates to child welfare services
-Ability to understand family dynamics; conduct genogram/family/clan/tribe research
-Possess excellent culturally appropriate interviewing skills
-Excellent verbal and written skills
-Demonstrated ability for critical management in ambiguous or unfavourable situations
-Current Criminal Record Check, Abuse Registry Check and a valid driver's license
-Must sign an Oath of Confidentiality
-Able to work weekends, some evenings and travel when required.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Specific Skills
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
- Plan programs of assistance for clients
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
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